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Mini Crab Cakes Recipe
by CookEatShare Cookbook

Mini Crab Cakes
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  Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1/3 c. chopped shallots
  • 1/3 c. diced celery
  • 2/3 c. diced red pepper
  • 1/2 c. diced green pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 12 ounce. crabmeat, well liquid removed (I use imitation)
  • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 c. fresh white bread crumbs
  • 2 Large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 c. vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Heat butter over medium heat in large skillet. Add in shallots and cook till tender, about 3 min. Stir in celery, peppers, and paprika; cover and cook over low heat about 7 min. Cold. Flake crabmeat in a large bowl. Add in the cooled vegetables, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss lightly. Add in bread crumbs and Large eggs; stir just till blended. Shape into 1 1/2 inch to 2 inch cakes; place on cookie sheet. Cover and chill for 30 min. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add in crab cakes in batches and saute/fry till golden brown, about 3 min per side. Drain on paper towels. Whisk lowfat sour cream, mustard, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl till smooth. Refrigerateand serve with hot crab cakes. Yield: 3 dozen.